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• Volvo C70 (2000 - 2005 ) - 00 2.0 can the day running lights be turned off? 6 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  is it possible to turn off the dip beam lights that automatically turn on when the car starts.I beleive that volvo dealers can do it by resetting part...
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 97 1998 rad fans 28 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  hi can any one help my rad fans done not work if i pull off the brown conector next to the temp sender they will run at low speed have checked all the fues my car has air con as well and it does not run as well any help would be nice thanks ps it is a turbo phase two diesel
• Volkswagen Sharan (1995 - 2009) - 96 2.8 Vr6 temperature problem 20 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  I have a sharan vr6 that I assume has an electrical problem. Even when the engine is cold the temperature guage states 3/4. The cooling fans constantly run even with the ignition off ( fans continue to run for approx 10 mins after ignition is turned off). Any idea what the problem is and how
• BMW 3-Series E90 (2005 - ) - 2006 330d space saver 15 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  i have recently just purchased this car and wish to fit standard tyres instead of run flats,does anyone know the correct space saver wheel/tyre size for this vehicle. The car currently runs on 225/45/17 tyres and will a jack from a E46 fit the recess in the jack points. grateful for ahy
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 04 2.0dti poor running 14 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  vectra inlet manifold switch over valve not operating which is causing poor performance disconnecting solenoid switch over valve multi plug and connecting...
• Audi A3 + S3 (2008 - ) - 2008 1.4T 98 Ron Petrol 28 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Hello Folks, I've just been reading a motoring magazine in which it suggested that VW/Audi FSI/TFSI engines should be run on high octane fuel. It claims that using regular unleaded will cause running or starting problems. Anyone got any ideas on this. I always thought it was only high performance
• LED Daytime Running lights. 22 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  (Andy P and others. Please avoid stupid headlines like "I wondered how long it would be.." that give no hint of what your post is about. HJ.) ..before...
• Nissan Micra (2003 - 2010) - 03 1.0e Will not start 6 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  My daughter has a new shape 2003 1.0E micra that was running ok when parked but would not start a few days later. I have checked and there is fuel pressure up to the injectors, but it will start and run when primed with petrol then stop, also the throttle does not work-please bring back the good
• Citroen - 2000 2.0 HDI I am looking at buying a Picasso 5 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Hi,I am thinking at buying a Citroen Picasso HDI.It will be about a 2000 model probaly with a 100,000 miles on the clock as that is what my budget will run to.I shall get one with a full service history.Are there any nasties I need to know about.Are they nice to live with,cheap to run etc?? Any
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 00 1.8 Leaking water 30 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Hi folks, Have pretty bad coolant leak. Haynes manual doesn't really cover or illustrate anything about these cooling system components. The leak is at the metal pipe (piping runs almost directly over the drivers side wishbone and then runs straight on to meet a rubber hose). Any idea how
• Vauxhall Omega (1994 - 2003) - 2000 2.0 Injection light coming up... 29 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Hello. Just bought a Omega CDX 2000 2.0l, manual, it runs totally fine, but the inhection light comes up once I stop and put the car on neutral, basically, anytime the engine runs lower then 2000 rotations per minute it comes up and engine sounds clogged. What could be the problem? Is is fixable
• Fuel efficiency magnets 19 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Friend of mine has started selling fuel efficiency magnets which are placed around the fuel pipe and supposedly improve fuel consumption and possibly performance. Have any BRers tried or run with these fitted? And if so what were the results? I'm sceptical as to the claims but can see some logic
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - td - Timing belt changed, now won't run properly 4 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Just changed timing belt on R plate 306 td.Used bolts to lock camshaft and fuel pump in position plus paint marks. When tried to re start engine it will...
• MG TF 160 4 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  The heater on my MG seems to be ineffective, only blowing out cool air even when the water and oil temperatures are up to normal running temps. Also the car windows suffer from a lot of condensation that the heater struggles to clear, presumably because the air is never warm. The water level seems
• Seat Toledo electrical parking problem 16 May 2006 (Forum)
  I have had front and rear parking sensors fitted by an auto-electrician both front and rear can sense an obstuction or body when switched on without the engine running. The front sensors work when the engine is running but the rear sensors start squarking after about 10 seconds wether any thing
• Vectra 2.0 Di X20DTL won't rev 12 May 2006 (Forum)
  T reg. 149,00 miler was running great till it cut-out pulling 2,000 rpm. The motor was hot at the time and re-started easily. Tickover is smooth but won't rev up now. with my foot on the accelerator the motor starts to run a bit rough and stays on tickover. Very hard to start if left overnight
• VW Golf Mk2 1.6 Auto choke(1988) 13 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  My trusty Golf, 1988, high mileage but generally good running order has started intermittent misfiring, and now wont start at all! Have checked all obvious, and run through tests in Haynes. Appears to be a very weak, intermittent spark ? Can someone suggest what problem may be ?, Coil ? - How can
• Peugeot 306 TD running turbo off load 2 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, When MOTing a car now a diesel car is revved up to 6 times at governed limit of the engine. We are discussing now is it is wise to rev a turbo charged...
• Peugeot 406 1998 TD over revving 22 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  My 1998 Peugeot 406 TD has begun to over rev on start up although it seems to resolve when the engine has been running. It will also rev up when, for example, stopped at traffic lights or when stopped with the engine running in a queue of traffic. Has anyone else experienced
• golf 1.9 tdi p reg 8 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Help, I have recently bought a golf 1.9 tdi 1997 p reg , the car runs fine but it has got a problem it will run ok then it will just cut out, i have to leave it for a few minutes till it will start again. i thought it might of been the diesel but i filled it up and it still does the same. i thought